Zandon installed as morning-line favorite for Kentucky Derby
At 11h18, on May 3, 2022 • By NEWSROOM
Zandon was installed as the 3-1 morning-line favorite for Saturday’s 148th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs and will break from the No. 10 spot after post positions were selected Monday.
Zandon created a great impression when winning debut despite traffic problems. The Chad Brown trainee then showed terrific heart to come back at Mo Donegal in the Remsen S. (G2), and only narrowly failed to take the honors. The $170,000 Keeneland September Yearling Sale purchase is by graded stakes winner Upstart out of the Creative Cause mare Memories Prevail and comes from the family of graded stakes winners Hello Liberty, Significant Form, and Hay Dakota.
Could be tested by 1 1/4 miles but looks a good prospect.
Steve Asmussen is the leading all-time trainer of winners in North America, but so far the Kentucky Derby has eluded him. One of his best chances of ending that streak in 2022 looks to be Epicenter, winner of the Gun Runner S.
A $260,000 purchase for Winchell Thoroughbreds, Epicenter is by Iroquois S. (G3) winner Not This Time. His dam Silent Candy (by Candy Ride) is from a family that has produced stakes performers at a mile and beyond, so he has potential Derby stamina.
